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October 23, 2011
Rita A. Argy

Niagara Gazette

NIAGARA FALLS — Rita A. (Gilbert) Argy, 67, a patient sufferer of health issues over a number of years, went home to be with our Lord by the hand of God on eagle’s wings on October 21, 2011. Born November 12, 1943 in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Julia (Majchrzak) Gilbert and attended local schools. Rita was a sweet and gentle person who would give anyone the shirt of her back. God and family were the center of her life and no picnic was quite complete without Rita’s loving touches, from perked coffee to whip cream on apple pie. Rita taught religious education, was a church counselor and choir member. Along with her husband, she was also a member of Divine Mercy Parish and the co-chair of Catholic Charities at Our Lady of the Rosary Church for over 30 years, and she collected on behalf of the March of Dimes. Rita and her husband received the St. Joseph the Worker Award from the church diocese of Buffalo. She also enjoyed making ceramic Christmas trees and crib sets, which she gave to others; gardening and Danish needle painting. Rita had a love for family gatherings - there was only one place for Christmas and that was Rita, Fran’s and Julie’s home.

She is survived by her loving husband, Francis Argy; her loving sister and brothers, Patricia Gilbert, Richard (Kathleen) Gilbert and Ronald Gilbert; nephews, Michael, Peter, John and Thomas Gilbert; nieces, Michelle Talley, Pamela Jacoy, Jane DelGrudico and Julie Gilbert; sister-in-law, Bernadette (Larry) D’Aurelio; aunts, Ann Wojton and Stella Chmelarski; also many dear cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brothers, Edward (Marsha) Gilbert and Frederick Gilbert.

Friends may call Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 4-8 PM at ZAJAC FUNERAL HOME, INC., 319- 24th St., cor. Welch Ave., Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 9:30 AM Wednesday, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, at 10:00 AM, at Divine Mercy Parish, 24th and Niagara Sts., with Rev. Jacek Mazur officiating. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations in Rita’s memory may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY, 14094, Mercy Sisters of Buffalo and Divine Mercy Parish.

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Rita married ARGY, Francis William on 4 Jun 1966 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Francis (son of ARGY, Michael J and REGAN, Bernadette) was born on 4 Jul 1935 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 12 Jul 2014 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/8/1966

MISS RITA ANN GILBERT became the- bride of
Francis William Argy, Saturday, (June 4,1966) at Our
Lady of the Rosary Church.
Very Rev. Msgr. J. Stanly Ormsby performed the
double-ring ceermony uniting in marriage the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Gilbert, 2756 Welch
Ave., and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Argy, Parkway
Apartmetns, 151 Buffalo Ave.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She wore
a gown of white organza and
Venice lace styled w i t h a
scoop neckline, and lace
bands on the e l b ow length
sleeves, and around the waist-.
The controlled full skirt ended
in a chapel length train. A
matching pillbox secured her
bouffant veil of silk illusion
and the bride carried a bouquet
of cascading white roses.
* * *
MISS ELIZABETH ANN
GRABOWSKI, cousin of the
bride, was maid of honor. She
wore a Tahiti c o r a l crepe
floor length gown with batteau
neckline, high-rise fitted
bodice and e l b ow length
sleeves. The modified sheath
skirt was accented with a
Watteau ,panel. A cluster of
petals held her bouffant veil,
and she carried a bouquet of
white and coral roses.
°Miss Marilyn Majchrzak,
cousin of the bride, similarly
attired, was bridesmaid. Miss
Raeanne M. Argy, niece of
the bridegroom, was flowergirl.
* * *
RAYMOND DETERS was
best man to Mr. Argy. Ronald
Gilbert, brother of the bride,
and brothers of t h e bridegroom,
Michael Argy and Joseph
Argy, were ushers, and
Michael Gilbert, nephew of
the bride, was ringbearer.
A wedding breakfast was
served after the ceremony. An
evening reception was held
at the Moose Lodge, 823 Niagara
St.
The mother of the b r i de
wore a beige lace over blue
taffeta d r e s s . The bridegroom's
mother wore a twopiece
green lace dress.
A f t e r a wedding trip to
California the couple will live
at 3567 Chapin Ave.

Frederick + MAJCHRZAK, Julia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael + WACLAWEK, Anna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Michael + WACLAWEK, Anna. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]